Question 1

Environmental factors generally have no effect on the stress levels of workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT typically an indicator of ergonomic problems in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) Poor quality 
B) Employee complaints 
C) Absenteeism 
D) Decline in the incidence of accidents and injuries 
A) Poor quality 
B) Employee complaints 
C) Absenteeism 
D) Decline in the incidence of accidents and injuries D

Question 3

OSHA has a comprehensive standard covering all ergonomic requirements for employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a program element in OSHA's ergonomic guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) Hazard prevention and control 
B) Worksite analysis 
C) Medical management 
D) OSHA audits 
A) Hazard prevention and control 
B) Worksite analysis 
C) Medical management 
D) OSHA audits

Question 5

MSDs and CTDs are not as high on the list of the top ten causes of workers' compensation payments as the general public thinks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A concept that is gaining acceptance in bridging the gap between treatment and a safe return to work is called what?

Accepted Answer

A) Rehabilitation 
B) Work hardening 
C) Workers compensation 
D) None of the above 
A) Rehabilitation 
B) Work hardening 
C) Workers compensation 
D) None of the above

Question 7

Attitudes and personalities are human factors that can help ensure that safe work practices are adhered to or they are undermined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following methods should be used for safe selection and use of hand tools?

Accepted Answer

A) Minimize the use of anthropometric data 
B) Increase the amount of repetition 
C) Minimize awkward positions 
D) Increase the amount of force required to operate the tool 
A) Minimize the use of anthropometric data 
B) Increase the amount of repetition 
C) Minimize awkward positions 
D) Increase the amount of force required to operate the tool

Question 9

Which of the following are helpful ergonomic assessment tools?

Accepted Answer

A) RULA and REBA 
B) HALP and MASRC 
C) GMAC and PERT 
D) None of the above 
A) RULA and REBA 
B) HALP and MASRC 
C) GMAC and PERT 
D) None of the above

Question 10

When analyzing a workstation from the perspective of ergonomics, which of the following factors should be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether or not the workstation will cause awkward postures for the worker 
B) Cost of the workstation 
C) Proximity of the workstation to the nearest exit 
D) Reputation of the manufacturer of the workstation 
A) Whether or not the workstation will cause awkward postures for the worker 
B) Cost of the workstation 
C) Proximity of the workstation to the nearest exit 
D) Reputation of the manufacturer of the workstation

Question 11

The cost of conducting ergonomics research is often greater than the savings that might result from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Human factors is a science that acts as a bridge between research about human beings and designing products for human beings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT considered a tunnel syndrome injury?

Accepted Answer

A) Ganglion cysts 
B) Guyon's canal 
C) Sulcus ulnarius syndrome 
D) Cubital tunnel 
A) Ganglion cysts 
B) Guyon's canal 
C) Sulcus ulnarius syndrome 
D) Cubital tunnel

Question 14

Ergonomics is a multidisciplinary science that seeks to conform the worker to the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

OSHA currently has an approved and implemented Ergonomic Standard that applies to all organizations that fall under OSHA's jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Worker behavior on the job is not affected by the expectations of those in positions of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A high rate of cumulative trauma disorders is an indicator of ergonomic problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The word ergonomics i s derived from the Greek language. Ergon means work and nomos means laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Anthropometric measurements used to study the interaction of workers with tools, equipment, workstations, and PPE include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Body composition, size, structure, circumference, with, length, and somatype 
B) Glove size 
C) Shoe size 
D) None of the above 
A) Body composition, size, structure, circumference, with, length, and somatype 
B) Glove size 
C) Shoe size 
D) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is a common factor that can affect the level of physical stress associated with a given job?

Accepted Answer

A) Amount of surface contact 
B) Type of motion involved in doing the job 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) Amount of surface contact 
B) Type of motion involved in doing the job 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Exam 10: Ergonomics Hazards: Musculokeletal Disorders Msdsand Cumulative Trauma Ctds

Environmental factors generally have no effect on the stress levels of workers.

Which of the following is NOT typically an indicator of ergonomic problems in the workplace?

OSHA has a comprehensive standard covering all ergonomic requirements for employers.

Which of the following is NOT a program element in OSHA's ergonomic guidelines?

MSDs and CTDs are not as high on the list of the top ten causes of workers' compensation payments as the general public thinks.

A concept that is gaining acceptance in bridging the gap between treatment and a safe return to work is called what?

Attitudes and personalities are human factors that can help ensure that safe work practices are adhered to or they are undermined.

Which of the following methods should be used for safe selection and use of hand tools?

Which of the following are helpful ergonomic assessment tools?

When analyzing a workstation from the perspective of ergonomics, which of the following factors should be considered?

The cost of conducting ergonomics research is often greater than the savings that might result from it.

Human factors is a science that acts as a bridge between research about human beings and designing products for human beings.

Which of the following is NOT considered a tunnel syndrome injury?

Ergonomics is a multidisciplinary science that seeks to conform the worker to the workplace.

OSHA currently has an approved and implemented Ergonomic Standard that applies to all organizations that fall under OSHA's jurisdiction.

Worker behavior on the job is not affected by the expectations of those in positions of authority.

A high rate of cumulative trauma disorders is an indicator of ergonomic problems.

The word ergonomics i s derived from the Greek language. Ergon means work and nomos means laws.

Anthropometric measurements used to study the interaction of workers with tools, equipment, workstations, and PPE include which of the following?

Which of the following is a common factor that can affect the level of physical stress associated with a given job?

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